Hard to believe Whitney Houston has been gone for a dozen years. Last week’s blog pointed out that a song she recorded way back in 1987, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” to this day is the most popular wedding dance song on Spotify wedding playlists. And that song barely scratches the surface of her rich legacy. Let’s take a look at the rest of the best Whitney Houston songs for weddings.
“How Will I Know?”
What a dance-floor-packing song! Vintage 1980s! An infectious beat backed by very sweet lyrics:
“How will I know if he really loves me?
I say a prayer with every heartbeat
I fall in love whenever we meet.”
As we pointed out last week, Whitney cranked out 7 consecutive #1 hits in the mid 1980s. This was one of them. Your guests will love it!
“All the Man That I Need”
The song title says it all. Houston runs with it, and you’ll run to the dance floor with it. Great lyrics:
“He’s all I’ve got in this world,
But he’s all the man that I need.”
“Saving All My Love For You”
Again, the song title says it all. The 1980s were a decade of some great songs, with Whitney and Lionel Ritchie cranking out more than their fair share. “Saving All My Love For You” was a #1 hit in four countries. Some listen to the sounds of the 1980s with great nostalgia. Some muse over the ‘cheesiness’ of the productions. Whatever your views, people keep listening to Whitney Houston rich library of pop and R & B songs.
“So Emotional”
A list of best Whitney Houston songs for weddings should include her highly danceable, “So Emotional.” The chorus fits your wedding day:
“I get so emotional, baby,
Every time I think of you.
I get so emotional, baby,
Ain’t it shocking what love can do!”
You’ll note the song missing from our list: “I Will Always Love You” from the movie, The Bodyguard.
Whitney’s cover of Dolly Parton’s song was a monster hit, but it’s a break-up song. Weddings just aren’t the right setting for it in our view.
But here’s the thing, we’re in the business of playing the music special to you at your wedding celebration. Together, we’ll create a curated list of dance-floor-packing music that knows how to find the sweet spot between rockin’ uptempo and slower romantic ballads. Check us out today!
